As the 2024 Paris Olympics come into the final events, nations worldwide have achieved many firsts. For example, Japanese Javelin thrower Kitaguchi Haruka became the first Japanese woman to earn a gold medal in the event. Embed from Getty Images The Philippines also achieved some major firsts this year, with gymnast Carlos Yulo becoming the […]
Lhoopa raises $80M to spur more affordable housing in the Philippines
A lack of affordable housing is a growing problem worldwide, even in emerging markets with significant demand. That’s in part because traditional developers and real estate companies focus on serving people looking for luxury houses, and want to avoid the immense operating expenses associated with affordable housing, which eat into gross margins over time. Enter […]
IU’s Arrival In The Philippines Soured By Inconsiderate And Rude Fans At The Airport
K-Pop star IU‘s recent arrival in the Philippines was marred by the rude behavior of some fans at the airport. On May 30, the “Love Wins All” singer touched down at Ninoy Aquino International Airport ahead of her highly anticipated June 1 concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Unfortunately, several mishaps occurred during her […]
Why An Alarming Number Of Minors In The Philippines Are Contracting HIV
An alarming surge in HIV cases among minors in the Philippines was spotlighted in an episode of GMA‘s Reporter’s Notebook. According to the documentary, there are two main causes of the rise in HIV cases: a lack of awareness among minors and mother-to-child transmission. [Video could not be displayed] The episode followed “Vincent,” a young […]
Meet The First Half-Black, Half-Filipino Miss Universe Philippines Winner
The annual Miss Universe Philippines contest was held on May 22. Out of 53 of the most eligible beauty queens in the country, one was crowned the overall winner: Chelsea Manalo. She is the first half-Black, half-Filipino to win the title of Miss Universe Philippines. Chelsea Manalo | @manalochelsea/Instagram Learn more about her below! 1. […]